With the central theme at Dries Van Noten being an ode to the handsome woman, we were treated to a show filled with impeccably chic clothes devoid of fuss. Tuxedo motifs were feminized with a pale palette, iridescence and floral prints, adding depth to the deceptively simple garments.

Marc Jacobs flipped the switch on the City of Light, unveiling a collection full of vibrant color, animal motifs, beading, fringe, chinoiserie and almost everything in between. Fun, flash and fearlessness were the order of the day on the Louis Vuitton runway, which was marked as an nod to author Susan Sontag's widely celebrated essay "Notes on Camp."

With Jean Paul Gaultier at the helm, the Hermés show channeled the Gaucho with a sexy edge. Leather bustiers, catsuits and belts were tamed down with classic suits tailored to fluid perfection and reinterpretations on the iconic Kelly bag. Apron skirts, wrap over shirts and buttery leather jackets were shown in rich shades of brown, including dark chocolate, tobacco and butterscotch.

With the YSL retrospective on display from March - August at the Petit Palais, it was inevitable that designers would be inspired by the 15 thematic rooms filled with 40 years worth of revolutionary and celebrated work. With deep themes entrenched in transference of the masculine to the feminine, we saw a quintessential YSL collection infused with a modern feel, thanks to classic suits, gypsy dresses and jumpsuits highlighted with cut out shoulders, polished v-necks and open backs.

Deeply inspired by the film "Last Year at Marienbad," for which Coco Chanel was the costume designer, Chanel created a garden made of stone and marble. Distressed tweeds, unfinished edges and tears were coupled with shots of black, white, silver metallics and pastels. Embellishments such as feathers, embroideries, tweeds and giant floral prints spoke to Mr. Lagerfeld who once said "I don't like anything small." Our guess is he wasn't referring to the lone toddler who walked the show, outfitted in Chanel for the smaller sartorial set.

It is clear that Lee McQueen's legacy continues to live on, as exhibited by a SS 2011 collection. Filled with quintessential McQueen silhouettes the runway was ablaze with tailored suits and artful confections. The SS11 collection was designed by friend and mentor of Lee, Sarah Burton, who mixed lighter looks with vibrant bursts of feathers, chiffon and corn silk.